Today: Start baking Thanksgiving pies early! Make Magnolia's pumpkin praline, apple and more

As the "chief baking officer" of New York's famous Magnolia Bakery, Bobbie Lloyd knows a few things about making pies and other pastries — and she's letting us in on some of her secrets! Lloyd shared ...

Start baking Thanksgiving pies early! Make Magnolia's pumpkin praline, apple and more

Sure, you could do a pumpkin pie. But this decadent Louisiana-style Sweet Potato Praline Pie is a stunner. The recipe is included in Maya-Camille Broussard’s new “Justice of the Pies” cookbook ...

A praline is a type of sugary, nutty candy. When people in the U.S. say "praline," they are usually referring to the creamy, fudgy, pecan-heavy confection popular in the American South.

American praline: a creamy, fudge-like confection featuring a cluster of pecans coated with a caramelized mixture of brown sugar, granulated sugar, cream (or milk or evaporated milk) and butter.

A traditional American praline is sweet, creamy and delicious. It has a rich caramel flavor, and the pecans add a touch of savory crunchiness. No wonder so many people cite it as their favorite...

This praline recipe includes brown sugar and butter for a rich, caramel-like flavor. Toasted pecans add extra flavor and crunch, making these pralines extra special.

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